Joe Latakgomo: Founding editor of Sowetan – critical role in black journalism
The Mail & Guardian | 07.04.2026 19:48
Joe Latakgomo, a giant of black journalism in South Africa and founding editor of Sowetan newspaper, who died recently, was one of those special big-picture journalists who not only saw journalism as uncovering the truth, holding power accountable but who were also active community-builders. The sort that were involved in strengthening community civic life, civic institutions and civic engagement, outside journalism.
